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Our Guest Can't Be Named

Our Guest Can't Be Named is the fourth studio album by British rock band The Wytches. It was released on 22 September 2023 through Alcopop! Records, making it the band's first album for the label. Recording sessions took place at Tilehouse Studio in London. Production was handled by the Wytches themselves. The album was supported with singles "Maria"[5] and "Unsure".[6] Music videos were shot for "Maria" directed by Mark Breed,[5] "Zep Step" directed by Breed and Wolfgang Dubieniec,[7] and "Unsure" directed by Breed, Kristian Bell and Ellie Dolphin.[6]

Our Guest Can't Be Named
Studio album by
The Wytches
Released22 September 2023
StudioTilehouse Studio (London, UK)
GenreRock
Length42:55
LabelAlcopop!
ProducerThe Wytches
The Wytches chronology
Three Mile Ditch
(2020) 		Our Guest Can't Be Named
(2023)
Singles from Our Guest Can't Be Named
  1. "Maria"
    Released: 4 July 2023
  2. "Unsure"
    Released: 6 February 2024
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Distorted Sound7/10[1]
DIY[2]
Far Out[3]
Spill3.5/5[4]

In the United Kingdom, the album peaked at No. 97 on the Scottish Albums Chart, No. 78 on the Albums Sales Chart, No. 73 on the Physical Albums Chart, Np. 26 on the Vinyl Albums Chart, No. 11 on the Record Store Chart, No. 32 on the Independent Albums Chart, and No. 6 on the Independent Album Breakers Chart.

Track listing edit

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Zep Step"The Wytches2:46
2."Maria"The Wytches3:09
3."Sloped Old Tower"The Wytches3:58
4."Bats"Kristian Bell5:44
5."Unsure"Kristian Bell4:33
6."Spark"Kristian Bell3:46
7."Something to Fall Back On"The Wytches3:52
8."Our Guest Can't Be Named"The Wytches4:14
9."Bill Blood"Kristian Bell5:37
10."Fool"Kristian Bell5:16
Total length:42:55

Personnel edit

  • Kristian Bell – vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums
  • Dan Rumsey – bass
  • Mark Breed – backing vocals, guitar, keyboards, piano, bow bass, drums
  • Luke Oldfield – Hammond organ, tambourine, whistle, recording, mixing, mastering
  • Samuel Gull – artwork, design

Charts edit

Chart (2023) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[8] 97
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[9] 32

References edit

  1. ^ Warwick, Millie (26 September 2023). "ALBUM REVIEW: Our Guest Can't Be Named – The Wytches". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  2. ^ Sked, Brad (20 September 2023). "The Wytches – Our Guest Can't Be Named". DIY. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  3. ^ Ferrier, Aimee (21 September 2023). "The Wytches – 'Our Guest Can't Be Named' album review". Far Out. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  4. ^ Badgley, Aaron (22 September 2023). "SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: THE WYTCHES – OUR GUEST CAN'T BE NAMED". The Spill Magazine. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  5. ^ a b Carter, Daisy (4 July 2023). "The Wytches sign to Alcopop! Records and announce new album, 'Our Guest Can't Be Named'". DIY. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  6. ^ a b Smith, Dom. "The Wytches Reveal Video For New Single 'Unsure'". www.soundspheremag.com. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  7. ^ Moore, Em (25 August 2023). "Videos: The Wytches: "Zep Step"". www.punknews.org. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  8. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  9. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 March 2024.

External links edit

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